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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,271.10, 310,445.85 and 179,623.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,271.10, 310,445.85 and 179,623.10 is: 269,035.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,271.10 : 310,445.85 = 179,623.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,271.10/310,445.85 = 179,623.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,271.10x = 310,445.85 × 179,623.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,271.10x = 55,763,245,959.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,763,245,959.14/207,271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,035.32

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